How to grow strawberries from seeds?

Who of the owners of the infield does not dream of an abundant fruit-bearing strawberry beds? It's not difficult to get it, because the garden strawberries (and this is how the official name of all known strawberries sounds) simply reproduces. About how to grow strawberries from seeds, you can learn from our article.

Step 1 - Preparation of the seed

Of course, many of us are more accustomed to breeding garden strawberries with seedlings. But often planting a purchased seedling turns into a series of unpleasant surprises - then it does not take root well, it does not turn out to be the sort that we would like. Similar surprises are possible when sowing seed seeds. Therefore, it is much cheaper for the nervous system to harvest seeds on its own. To do this, select several large healthy berries of the desired variety and with a sharp knife we ​​cut off the top layer of the skin along with the seeds. Seeds are best taken from the bottom of the berries, because there they have greater germination. We will decompose the sections to dry, and when they dry, we will rub in the palms, releasing the seeds.

Step 2 - seeding strawberries for seedlings

Planting strawberries on seedlings is best at the end of winter, when in nature the awakening processes are triggered. To the germination of strawberry seeds was the maximum and in the current year on the bushes appeared the first harvest, it is better to choose for sowing the end of February-early March.

Positive effect on the germination of seeds and their pre-germination.

To plant strawberry seeds, it is necessary to prepare containers with loose soil or peat tablets. Before sowing seeds, they should be drenched with water. Shallow grooves are made on the surface of the soil, into which the seeds are laid. Sprinkle them on top of the earth is not necessary, because in nature the seeds simply lie on the surface of the soil. To further there was no need to pick up seedlings, you can immediately plant the seeds in separate pots with peat pills. For separation of grains from each other and their single planting it is convenient to use tweezers or a wet pointed match.

Step 3 - care for strawberry seedlings

The container with strawberry crops should be placed in a mini-greenhouse: cover with cellophane or transparent plastic with the ventilation holes made. In order for the seeds to germinate as quickly as possible, they need to provide additional illumination for 10-12 hours daily. Sprinkling strawberries at first should be made from a spray gun, ensuring that there is no erosion of the soil. After the appearance of two real leaves, the seedlings are dived, and after 1.5-2 months they are planted in the open ground, pre-tempering some time in the open air. Further care for strawberries grown from seeds - fertilization, irrigation, transplantation, etc. - no different from the usual.